The Corporate Scrutiny
Committee is made up of 15 councillors and usually meets once a
month. Its plays an important role in providing local
accountability, openness and involvement
in decision-making. Corporate Scrutiny was introduced to act as the
Executive’s ‘critical friend’. It ensures public
accountability and reflects the needs and concerns of Somerset West
and Taunton residents by considering issues before decisions are
made and reviewing how effectively public services are
provided.
Corporate Scrutiny considers
matters relating to the Internal Operations Directorate and
Development and Place Directorate, including their performance and
budget monitoring.
Matters relating to the
Internal Operations Directorate, including:
Finance
Revenues and Benefits
Income Control
Procurement
Communications (Internal & External)
HR and People
Health & Safety
Payroll
Business Continuity
Internal Change
Information Technology
Governance
Business Intelligence
Matters relating to the
Development and Place Directorate, including:
Regeneration capital projects
Taunton Garden Town
Commercial Investment Portfolio Heritage
Hinkley
Strategic Place Planning
Development Management
Economic Recovery & Economic Growth
Scrutiny’s role
and functions are set out in the Terms of Reference in
the Constitution.